Going Infinite by Michael Lewis Summary
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"Going Infinite" unveils Michael Lewis's signature storytelling as he dissects complex financial worlds with unmatched clarity. Warren Buffett calls his work "essential reading" for anyone navigating modern markets. How did Lewis's previous exposes like "The Big Short" reshape Wall Street's accountability forever?
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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